Sponsored Hydrogen Training
Build your future in renewable energy
Are you based in the Outer Hebrides and interested in a career in the green energy sector? We’re offering five fully funded places on our PDA in Hydrogen: An Introduction for Technicians, thanks to sponsorship from Point and Sandwick Trust.
This is Scotland’s only SQA-recognised hydrogen qualification, designed to give you the knowledge and practical experience needed to take advantage of the region’s growing hydrogen economy.
Why hydrogen?
Hydrogen has huge potential to decarbonise transport, heating, and industry, and is central to Scotland’s transition to Net Zero. The Outer Hebrides is set to become a hub for green hydrogen production, making now the perfect time to get skilled.
About the course
- Scotland’s only SQA-recognised hydrogen qualification (HNC-level)
- Study part-time over six months
- Flexible online learning plus one week of hands-on training at our hydrogen lab in Stornoway
- Developed with input from leading employers and taught by staff with extensive hydrogen research experience
What you'll learn
This PDA gives you specialist knowledge and hands-on experience in hydrogen technology, including:
- Safe handling of hydrogen gas
- How hydrogen is produced, stored, transported, and used as a fuel
- The science behind why hydrogen is key to a Net Zero future
- Practical experience with industry-standard hydrogen systems
View the full course information.
Sponsorship details
Thanks to the support of Point and Sandwick Trust, five fully funded places are available. Sponsorship covers fees, travel, and accommodation for the practical week in Stornoway.
Who is it for?
This course is ideal for:
- Technicians and engineers looking to upskill
- Community leaders exploring hydrogen’s potential
Applicants must live in the Outer Hebrides.
Apply now
The course begins at the end of October 2025.
To find out more, and apply for a sponsored place, email alasdair.macleod@uhi.ac.uk